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SLO County suspect tries to swim away from Santa Barbara police

Written on 4 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A man with a warrant out for his arrest in San Luis Obispo County allegedly stole a vehicle from a Ventura car dealership and was tracked down by police in Santa Barbara. Officers arrested the suspect, but not before he... (Continue reading)

Hill accused of threatening a nonprofit

Written on 4 Nov, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE For more than 10 years, a local printer produced fundraising brochures for the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County. Then in late 2008, the owner of a printing business said she lost the contract after Supervisor... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles coach to stay on leave for rest of season

Written on 4 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Paso Robles High School Head Coach Rich Schimke will remain on administrative leave for the rest of the football season. However, he has been reinstated as a teacher at the high school. On Oct. 14, following a football game against... (Continue reading)

Erik Howell’s partner accused of stealing campaign signs

Written on 3 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

The domestic partner of Pismo Beach Councilman Eric Howell is accused of stealing yards signs erected by political opponents of the South County politician. The alleged yard sign theft is the latest development in an ongoing controversy surrounding the California... (Continue reading)

Say yes to pride in Arroyo Grande and no to Caren Ray

Written on 3 Nov, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 21 comments

OPINION by LINDA KEATING This year, the city of Arroyo Grande was awarded the SLO New Times “best controversy or scandal of the year” for the cover up of the city manager’s after hours’ tryst. This scandal was preceded by... (Continue reading)

Cambrians can do better; cast your vote for change

Written on 3 Nov, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 3 comments

OPINION by TINA DICKASON Cambrians are in desperate need of a change in the governing board of the Cambria Community Services District. We have an opportunity in this election to replace three incumbents, two who are up for re-election, and... (Continue reading)

Why are Democrats voting for Jordan Cunningham?

Written on 3 Nov, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments

OPINION by KELLY MANDERINO I am a woman, a Democrat, and a deputy district attorney in San Luis Obispo County. For years, I have prosecuted domestic violence cases and worked with Jordan Cunningham as a prosecutor. I also have handled cases with him... (Continue reading)

SLO man ends up in coma after Halloween accident

Written on 3 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A 21-year-old San Luis Obispo man has undergone two brain surgeries and is in critical condition following an accident at a Halloween party. [Tribune] On Friday night, Mathew Papaleo attended a Halloween costume party at Tap It Brewing Co. dressed... (Continue reading)

Santa Margarita home searched for evidence of a murder

Written on 3 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

For a second time this year, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff detectives searched a home on the 2200 block of I Street in Santa Margarita looking for evidence about a missing man who officers suspect is a victim of a... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles coach supporters picket district office

Written on 3 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

About 10 supporters of football coach Rich Schimke picketed outside the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District offices Wednesday calling for the coach’s reinstatement. Schimke is currently on administrative leave as district officials investigate a locker room incident in which... (Continue reading)